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Iranian state media released a sub-15-second, undated video allegedly showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with other men; no date or location is given, fueling questions about his health and public appearances as meetings with President Masoud Pezeshkian and future footage were also reported.
Iranian officials and media outlets cite IranWire that two sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian say Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in an extremely critical condition and could die soon, with no cabinet meetings since the February 28 US-Israeli strikes that killed his father. The claims are unverified; Iranian authorities haven't confirmed illness and state media has shown a low public profile for him. Pezeshkian told state TV that communicating with Khamenei is 'very difficult,' fueling speculation amid ongoing regional tensions.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a secret, dark Tehran location where they could not see each other; the encounter lasted only a few minutes and left Pezeshkian questioning whether the person he met was really Mojtaba. He later claimed a longer, two-and-a-half-hour May meeting in a cordial setting. The report portrays tensions between the president and the supreme leader, including threats of resignation and an alleged ‘final ultimatum’ backed by the IRGC. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public for about five months, while US and Israeli media commentary and Trump remarks add to questions about leadership stability in Iran.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on state TV that contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently “very difficult,” amid reports the leader warned him over his resignation. Pezeshkian also spoke with Hamas’ Khalil al-Hayya, signaling Tehran’s support for Palestinian leaders in indirect talks with Israel, while Tehran worries about audio recordings that could reveal Khamenei’s location.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'very difficult' while the leader remains out of public view after a US-Israeli strike wounded him and killed his father; Pezeshkian defended Khamenei's resilience, noting written communications and productive meetings, as speculation about his standing continues.
Iran’s unseen Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has become a political weapon in a widening intra-regime power struggle, with competing claims about President Masoud Pezeshkian’s relationship to the leader. Reports from Iran International describe conflicting narratives—one suggesting plans to resign and another that Pezeshkian met with Mojtaba—while experts say a leadership vacuum is fueling infighting among Islamist factions that weaponize Khamenei’s name to justify moves and constrain rivals. The claims have not been independently verified, and Mojtaba Khamenei’s public absence adds to the uncertainty about who really controls the regime.
Mourners at Ali Khamenei’s Tehran funeral heckled foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and other negotiators, shouting threats and calling them traitors as tensions over Iran’s talks with the US surface. The incident underscores sharp internal rifts between hardliners and moderates, with some mourners urging a tougher line while officials warn that such abuse could jeopardize diplomacy. The government’s posture toward negotiations remains fragile, with talks not expected to resume until after the leader’s burial and the mourning spectacle serving as a display of unity amid factional pressure.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly submitted his resignation to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, arguing that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively taken over large parts of the government and sidelined the president and other officials; the decision, tied to disagreements over war management and the economy, was relayed by Iran International, with U.S. sources noting Khamenei’s hidden location.
Iran's ruling elite is showing deepening fractures as war with the United States and Israel intensifies, following the death of the Supreme Leader and a decapitation campaign that has killed many senior commanders; hardliners in the Revolutionary Guards push for a bigger role and a tougher stance, while President Masoud Pezeshkian's conciliatory approach triggers backlash and a race to appoint a successor, signaling serious internal divisions even as officials vow unity against external threats.
Iran's interim leadership ordered armed forces not to attack neighboring states unless attacked and President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized on state TV for the recent strikes, framing them as responses to leadership losses; the broader US-Israel-led conflict continues with cross-border attacks and energy-market volatility in the Gulf.
Masoud Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old cardiac surgeon and widower, has been elected as Iran's president in an upset victory. Known for his unconventional and emotional campaign, he promises social and economic reforms, but faces significant challenges in delivering on these promises.
Masoud Pezeshkian's surprising win in Iran's presidential election is unlikely to bring significant change due to his alignment with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's policies. Despite his moderate stance and promises to improve social freedoms and engage with the West, Pezeshkian's government will likely maintain the status quo, including assertive regional policies and strong ties with China and Russia. The conservative establishment's control over key power centers will limit his ability to enact deeper reforms.
Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian aims to improve relations with Europe despite accusing it of failing to uphold commitments to mitigate US sanctions. He emphasizes constructive dialogue and mutual respect, while criticizing European countries for not fulfilling their promises under the JCPOA. Pezeshkian, a reformist, advocates for addressing Iran's nuclear program through dialogue and urges the US to reconsider its policies. However, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei holds ultimate authority on foreign policy.
With one week until Iran's June 28 presidential election, a new "Poll of Polls" shows Saeed Jalili leading, but it remains a tight race with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Masoud Pezeshkian. The survey indicates a potential second round of voting, with a significant portion of voters still undecided.